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August 22, 2003

Liquid Silk, To Silicone or Not?

I find your lube organization very misleading. Liquid Silk is not silicone based, but it is in that section. It is water-based, but does not contain glycerin. This is good for folks who are prone to yeast infections. The reason that this detail is important is that silicone based lubes can destroy silicone toys - ie dildos, butt plugs, etc. Please keep your site friendly to sexuality active people of all needs and orientations!

Thank you for your time.

Anal About Lube

Dear AAL,

Actually Liquid Silk contains dimethicone. Traditional silicones, such as dimethicones and cyclomethicones, are used in some personal lubrication products to improve feel and spreading, to impart lubricity, provide barrier properties, and add conditioning benefits.

Wow is that a mouthful or what?

You are right that some women who are prone to yeast infections should try to avoid lubes such as Astroglide because they contain glycerines. Glycerines break down into simple sugars which do not do so well in the vagina. Simple sugars introduced into the vagina are often a precurser to a raging and uncomfortable yeast infection.

So to answer your question yes Liquid Silk can be a fine choice of lubricant for those who have a tendency to get yeast infections but no you should not use Liquid Silk if you like to play with silicone based sex toys.